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Mark Lashier, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66 Kevin Mitchell, executive vice president and CFO, Don Baldridge, executive vice president of Midstream and Chemicals, and Jeff Dietert, vice president of Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Energy, CleanTech & Utilities Conference at 10:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. The Phillips 66 leaders will discuss the company’s plans to continue advancing strategic priorities across its segme

Nexam Chemical AB will change Certified Adviser to Bergs Securities AB. Until then, FNCA Sweden AB will continue to act as Certified Adviser for the company. Note: This news has been translated from Swedish. The Swedish text shall govern for all purposes and prevail in case of any discrepancy with the English version. For more information, please contact: Ronnie Törnqvist, VD, +46-706 25 41 85, ronnie.tornqvist@nexamchemical.com 

Mitsubishi Chemical Group has decided to increase its production capacity of "Mitsubishi Synthetic Silica" (hereinafter the "Product") a synthetic silica powder used in the semiconductor manufacturing process at the Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture). Operations are scheduled to start in September 2028. The Product is a synthetic silica powder characterized by its ultra-high purity, and is employed as a raw material for quartz crucibles us

U.S. Plastics Pact today released its 2023-2024 Impact Report, celebrating significant strides toward a circular economy for plastics while calling for stronger collaboration across industries, governments, and consumers. The report highlights achievements by the Pact's 135 Activators and emphasizes the urgency of unified federal action, public-private partnerships, and personal responsibility in addressing the complexities of plastics sustainability. Achievements Along

Equinor has made a discovery 17 kilometres west of the Troll field in the North Sea. The discovery is currently estimated at between 2 and 12 million barrels of oil equivalent. The discovery consists of both oil and gas. The preliminary name of the discovery is Ringand. This is the second discovery in a short time in the area. Measured in standard cubic metres, the discovery is estimated at between 0.3 and 2 million Sm3. The discovery will probably not be commercial for de

Borealis and  are working together to bring RIALTI ™ PIR (post-industrial recycled) polypropylene (PP) compounds to manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). These compounds are produced by  industrial scraps and blending the recycled material with virgin content as needed to ensure consistent quality and high performance. Specifically designed for applications in the , , and building & construction industries, these advanced materials offe

Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, is announcing Monique Buch (50) as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The Supervisory Board of Covestro has unanimously appointed Monique Buch who is taking over from Sucheta Govil by 1st June 2025. Sucheta Govil has been Covestro’s CCO since 2019. Her two consecutive terms with Covestro come to an end by 31st July 2025. As the Chief Commercial Officer, Buch will be responsible for the segm

Sumitomo Chemical has acquired an ISCC PLUS certification for methyl methacrylate (MMA monomer) produced at its chemical recycling pilot facility at its Ehime Works from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), an international certification system for sustainable products. The Company obtained its first ISCC PLUS certification in February 2023 for acrylonitrile produced at the same site. Newly certified product manufactured at Sumitomo Chemical’s cert

Cyclyx International, LLC., a post-use plastic-to-feedstock company, today marks a pivotal moment in its mission to revolutionize plastic recycling with the appointment of Chris Yandell to serve as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2025. Outgoing CEO Joe Vaillancourt is retiring and will serve as a board advisor throughout 2025, ensuring a seamless transition. "Joe transformed Cyclyx from a nascent vision to a thriving organization," said Ranjeet Bhatia, Cyclyx

Signode, a leading global manufacturer of a broad range of automated transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, is proud to introduce the BXT4 Battery Hand Tool for Plastic Strapping with EasyTriggerTM Technology. This next-generation tool builds upon the innovations of the previous BXT generations with advanced features that enhance usability, performance, and durability.  The BXT4 tool is designed with ergonomics at the forefront with t

Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC a leader in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Island Plastics, LLC ("Island Plastics"), a premier producer of 100% post-consumer recycled ("PCR") linear low-density and low-density polyethylene ("LLDPE/LDPE") film grade resin. This strategic move aims to bolster Revolution's commitment to sustainable loop solutions and expand its recycling capabilities, particularly i

Dow today announced that VORANOL™ WK5750, a cutting-edge polyether polyol, is set to be produced at its Freeport polyol plant, marking its continued commitment to high application performance. With its unique design and ability to produce soft and hypersoft foams, VORANOL™ WK5750 aims to transform the comfort experience in products such as mattresses, furniture and automotive seating. Its ability to serve as a powerful cell opener further extends its utility to visc